BeReal is a French company but may transfer your personal data to countries outside the EU/EEA, including to the United States, using Standard Contractual Clauses as the legal safeguard.
This analysis describes what BeReal's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
The clause establishes the operational framework by which BeReal may process and store user personal data across international borders while maintaining compliance with EU data protection requirements. The reliance on SCCs creates enforceable contractual obligations between data processors and recipients in third countries regarding data handling standards.
The updated policy now requires email address in addition to phone number, full name, and date of birth to create an account. BeReal discloses that it derives likely gender from your username, first name, and biography using AI, and uses this classification for internal targeting purposes. The policy also reveals that a randomized sample of 0.001% of users will have their interface interactions (touches and swipes) recorded through an analytics partner for up to 90 days to understand how users navigate the app; this practice does not apply in all geographic regions. You can review your app settings or contact BeReal to inquire about your data collection status.
View change record →EU and UK users' personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other third countries, which could expose it to different legal standards and government access rules.
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"The personal data is transferred to countries recognized as offering an equivalent level of protection or, One of the mechanisms offering appropriate guarantees is implemented (for example, the adoption of the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission.Excerpt from BeReal's Privacy Policy
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The clause establishes the operational framework by which BeReal may process and store user personal data across international borders while maintaining compliance with EU data protection requirements. The reliance on SCCs creates enforceable contractual obligations between data processors and recipients in third countries regarding data handling standards.
EU and UK users' personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other third countries, which could expose it to different legal standards and government access rules.
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